J Cole is one of the most successful rappers of his generation, someone who racks up hits while sustaining critical acclaim. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing. Cole’s sixth studio album “The Off Season” finds a musician struggling to stave off complacency and keep his skills sharp. In a short documentary about the album, Cole describes the album as an ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
Jun 2023
New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 16
The best releases out this week include Killer Mike's first solo album in more than a decade, the majestic return of Iceland's Sigur Rós, the legendary Bettye LaVette, Asake and more.
Featured Albums:
1. Bettye LaVette — LaVette!
Featured Songs: "Mess About It (feat. Ray Parker & ... Show More
35m 37s
Nov 2023
Most Underrated Songs from Popular Rappers
In today’s episode, we’re discussing some of the most underrated songs from popular rappers. This includes Kanye West’s Late, Future’s All Right, Outkast’s Crumblin’ Erb and more.
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List of Songs Discussed
•Late by Kanye West
•All Right by Future
•Crumblin’ Erb by Outkast
•Folge ... Show More
44m 16s
Jan 2024
The Best Rap Songs That Are NOT on Streaming
In this new episode, we take you through some of the best rap songs that aren’t on streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. We spoke about songs such as J. Cole’s Kenny Lofton, Lil Wayne’s Green Ranger, Vic Mensa’s Orange Soda & more.
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List of Songs Discussed •Holy Water ... Show More
42m 47s